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01/24/2009 02:26 PM
monkey
When and how, if at all, do you tell your family? How many courses are needed for this revelation.I stated 7 maybe its less. What are your thoughts.
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01/24/2009 02:38 PM  Top
Ele
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My family wasn't surprised. They already had me pegged. When I told them they were like "See, told you so". Chances are your family, if you see them very often, might already realize that there is a problem.
Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor

Ellie :)

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01/24/2009 03:23 PM  Top
uppitywoman
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I have only told my brother, who is an MD. I knew he would get it. Haven't told my mother or sister because they would ask too many probing questions that I would rather not deal with. I have enough of a support base elsewhere, and since they know I am a recovered alcoholic, they no doubt chalk up a lot of my behavior issues as related to that.
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01/24/2009 03:32 PM  Top
scooby
monkey,

I made a mistake with this. When dx'd, I told too many that did not need to know. I got more wisdom now for the pain. Some folks I've told treat me like I had leprosy.

You know and I know what's what, but it's what they think they know that they'v told their neighbor that is out there. They're way out there.

Post edited by: scooby, at: 01/24/2009 18:38

01/24/2009 04:15 PM  Top
southern10
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I told people that I trusted and wouldnt look at me like I had the plaqueErmm I would rather be healthy mentally and physically than hiding a illness from people,especially if you cant help itUnsure
Doing what you love is freedom....loving what you do is happiness. Dont apologize for being patriotic,support the troops-----Toby Keith Please Dont Judge Others To Make Yourself Feel Better!!!!!!


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01/24/2009 06:22 PM  Top
monkey
They know about the adhd but thats about it. I am a bit scared telling too many people.Small village in the area i live.Tell one person before you know it they all know. Lots of musicians ,artists and general outcasts. Lots of pot fumes that drifts from the hills of silverlake. I do my weird installations and put them in the front yard,so i think im just the crazy gay guy! lol.....more comments, like the plaque idea alot!

01/24/2009 06:31 PM  Top
scooby
monkey,

ADHD probably is easier to accept than the B word, not that I'm afraid to say it but only very softly behind the barn...

Post edited by: scooby, at: 01/24/2009 18:33

01/25/2009 11:56 AM  Top
monkey
im a woodstock fan myself.

01/25/2009 12:07 PM  Top
countrymouse
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i was incarcerated then hospitalized against my will, so they found out at the same time i did... no troubles at all Tongue

Post edited by: countrymouse, at: 01/25/2009 12:11

"Music may start with a melody, but harmony is what gives it color."

01/25/2009 12:27 PM  Top
countrymouse
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i'm a schroeder fan..ya know, the tormented musician
"Music may start with a melody, but harmony is what gives it color."
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